Tourism & Travel
GSRTC Adds 2,400 Diwali Buses From Surat for November 4-7 Rush
GSRTC will run about 2,400 extra buses and over 8,000 trips from November 4 to 7, mainly carrying Surat’s Saurashtra workers home for Diwali.
Gujarat Plans Homestays in 100 Villages for Tourism Year 2026-27
Gujarat will back homestays in 100 villages under Tourism Year 2026-27. We look at the 2014 rules they build on, what hosts need, and what’s still unknown.
Ekta Nagar Hosts the National Film Awards, Moving Them Out of Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar on 22 September, taking the ceremony out of Delhi for the first time in decades.
Surat’s Vande Bharat to Udaipur Comes From Ahmedabad’s Train
Railways has cleared a Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat via Ahmedabad, but the rake comes from the Asarva service being withdrawn. What changes for riders.
New Ahmedabad-Mundra Flight Cuts a Day’s Drive to a 50-Minute Hop
Star Air’s new thrice-weekly Ahmedabad-Mundra flight, launched with Adani Airports, gives Gujarat’s port and industrial traffic a fast alternative to the long Kutch road trip.
Saputara Monsoon Festival 2026 Opens With Push for Tribal Tourism
Gujarat’s Saputara Monsoon Festival 2026 runs through August 29, built around Dangi tribal culture. Last year it drew 2.61 lakh visitors. Here’s the context.
Pavagadh Trust Tells Pilgrims to Stay Home as Monsoon Shuts Hill Shrines
Pavagadh’s temple trust has urged pilgrims to skip the hill on July 31 and August 1, the latest sign Gujarat’s shrines are tightening monsoon access.
Bhadarvi Poonam Fair 2025: A Spiritual Gathering in Ambaji
The Bhadarvi Poonam Fair is an important event for many devotees in Gujarat. This annual gathering will take place from September 1 to September 7, 2025, at the sacred site…
Bet Dwarka Corridor: A Blend of Spirituality, Tourism, and Culture
The Bet Dwarka Corridor is set to become a significant project for tourism and spirituality in Gujarat. Located on the Bet Dwarka Island, this area holds great importance in Hindu…
Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025 to Celebrate Art and Culture
The Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025 is set to begin on July 26 and will last for 23 days. This vibrant festival will showcase the rich culture and traditions of Gujarat…
Mount Abu: A Slice of Kashmir in Rajasthan’s Hill Station
Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is currently experiencing delightful weather due to the rainy season. Nestled on the highest peak of the Aravalli mountains, this picturesque location…